Ethics for Behavior Analysts

Jon S. Bailey, PhD, BCBA-D, is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, where he has taught for over 50 years. Currently, he teaches ethics and other graduate courses for behavior analysts. He was a founding director of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® and is past president of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. Mary R. Burch, PhD, BCBA-D, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. She has more than 25 years’ experience in developmental disabilities. She has been a behavior specialist, QMRP, unit director, and consulting behavior analyst in developmental disabilities, mental health, and preschool settings.

UNIT I: Background for Ethics in Behavior Analysis 1. How We Got Here 2. Changes to the 2022 Ethics Code 3. Everyday Ethical Challenges for Average Citizens and Behavior Analysts UNIT II: Understanding the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts 4. Core Principles and Distinction of Client Versus Stakeholder 5. Ethical Decision-Making: Simple Ethical Questions Versus Complex Ethical Dilemmas UNIT III: Ethics Standards 6. Section 1: Responsibility as a Professional 7. Section 2: Responsibility in Practice 8. Section 3: Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders 9. Section 4: Responsibility to Supervisees and Trainees 10. Section 5: Responsibility in Public Statements 11. Section 6: Responsibility in Research UNIT IV: Professional Skills for Ethical Behavior Analysts 12. Delivering the Ethics Message Effectively 13. Using a Declaration of Professional Practices and Procedures for Behavior Analysts 14. Finding an Ethical Place to Work 15. Practical Tips for Ethical Conduct on Your First Job 16. A Code of Ethics for Professional Organizations 17. Reporting a Behavior Analyst via Notice of Alleged Violation